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Exam: Cambridge English: B2 First (FCE)

audition

IPA: /ɔˈdɪʃən/

KK: /ɔˈdɪʃən/

intransitive verb

Definition: To participate in a performance test to show one's skills, often for a role in a play, film, or other performance.

Example: She decided to audition for the lead role in the school play.

noun

Definition: A performance by an actor, dancer, or musician to show their talent and ability for a role or position.

Example: She prepared for her audition by practicing her lines every day.

transitive verb

Definition: To assess someone through a trial performance, often for a role in a play, film, or other performance.

Example: She decided to audition for the lead role in the school play.

auditorily

IPA: /ɔːˈdɪtərɪli/

KK: /ɔːˈdɪtərɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to hearing or sound.

Example: The instructions were given auditorily, so everyone could hear them clearly.

auditorium

IPA: /ˌɔːdɪˈtɔːriəm/

KK: /ɔːˈdɪtəriəm/

noun

Definition: A large room or building designed to hold an audience for events like performances, lectures, or meetings.

Example: The school held its annual concert in the auditorium.

augment

IPA: /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

KK: /ɔɡˈmɛnt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become larger or greater in size, amount, or degree.

Example: The company's profits began to augment after the new marketing strategy was implemented.

noun

Definition: A change in a vowel or the addition of a vowel to indicate past tense in certain languages, particularly in Greek and Sanskrit.

Example: In ancient Greek, the augment is used to show that a verb is in the past tense.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something larger or greater by adding to it, especially in size, amount, or degree.

Example: The company plans to augment its workforce to meet the increasing demand.

augmented

IPA: /ɔːɡˈmɛntɪd/

KK: /ɔɡˈmɛntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been increased in size, value, or degree, often used in contexts like music or technology.

Example: The augmented reality app provides an enhanced view of the surroundings.

aural

IPA: /ˈɔːrəl/

KK: /ˈɔrəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Example: The doctor performed an aural examination to check for any hearing issues.

aurally

IPA: /ˈɔːrəli/

KK: /ˈɔːrəli/

adverb

Definition: Related to hearing or the sense of sound.

Example: The instructions were given aurally, so everyone had to listen carefully.

authentic

IPA: /ɔˈθɛntɪk/

KK: /ɔˈθɛntɪk/

adjective

Definition: Real and genuine; not fake or copied. Something that is authentic can be trusted because it is true to its origins or claims.

Example: The museum displayed an authentic medieval sword that was over 500 years old.

author

IPA: /ˈɔːθər/

KK: /ˈɔːθər/

noun

Definition: A person who creates or writes something, especially books, articles, or other texts.

Example: The author of the novel received an award for her work.

transitive verb

Definition: To be the creator or writer of a text, such as a book or article.

Example: She decided to author a novel based on her experiences.

authorisation

IPA: /ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A process or act of giving official permission or approval for something.

Example: The authorisation for the project was granted after a thorough review.

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